Currently in the news, there is a story about an employee who was terminated by her (small-business) employer. This employee had numerous incidences of personal tragedy in her family. Evidently, In the last year, she lost one of her parents, … Continue reading
Outside Incidents: What Happens in Vegas May Not Stay in Vegas
Several clients of mine had nasty incidents occur with their employees after work hours and contacted me to discuss their options. Their experiences may provide some insights for you today. One occasion involved a female employee who was attending her … Continue reading
Keeping employees: it’s more important now than you might think
There is a Gallagher Organization statistic that reports that more than 60 percent of current employees are planning to leave their positions as soon as another opportunity presents itself. That is startling! In a healthy economy, there is always some … Continue reading
Turning Your Business into a Ministry Can Bring Problems
Hiring and employing convicted felons presents a collision between values. One value that we cherish involves second chances. People make mistakes, even serious ones, but if they display contriteness and pay their debts, they deserve a second chance. There are … Continue reading
Company Parties: Think Before You Drink
Recently I received a call from a client advising that there was going to be a meeting. The actual memo that was issued to all managers was the following: “It’s that time again folks! Summer is here, we are having … Continue reading
Hiring The Right Way
Despite some headlines, a number of businesses are poised to hire. With unemployment as high as it is, there are many good people looking for work. The question is “What is the best process for hiring and what are the … Continue reading
Are You Engaged In Your Work?
When it comes to the bigger picture of your job, the important question in today’s work environment is simple: are you engaged? Whether you are an owner, manager or beginning worker, your answer matters, and it could mean your job. … Continue reading
Racial Name Calling Is Never Okay
News flash: The “N” word is not okay by Steve M. Cohen, Ed.D., CMC The fact that the “N” word is inappropriate and offensive should not be news to anyone. I had a client call me with an allegation that … Continue reading